Pretty good flick

Rating: 7/10 (31 December 2007)

I thought this movie was pretty much on par with the likes of the (updated) Dawn of the Dead. Definitely in the top zombie movies ever, that's for sure.
Here's what I liked: - You felt for the characters, even though you never find out much at all about their background or where they came from. You want them to succeed, that's for sure.

The imagery when Jim is walking around deserted London is A+

Lots of moments to make you jump.

Enjoyable DVD extras, though (as always) I can do without the stupid director's commentary

The humorous bits were generally amusing and didn't detract from the film, as they do in many other movies.

Things I didn't enjoy so much:

I wasn't a big fan of the whole giant spot in the movie devoted to the soldiers deciding they were going to rape the women, and making them get dressed up, and all that rubbish. I think after Jim was knocked out with the rifle butt, the major saying they needed to keep the women for breeding purposes was enough. It just kind of started to drag on, and instead of believing they were necessary, by the end of it, you were left with the feeling the soldiers were just moronic horny guys.

I read in some of the comments that the actual broadcast saying other countries had been infected was false, but honestly, I didn't catch it in the movie. Thus, I was left with the wonderment of "How did they get onto planes and trains, when the infected go berserk in 20-30 seconds? Wouldn't someone have NOTICED?". But since my 'suspension of disbelief' threshold is pretty high, I wasn't overly bothered, luckily.

I can't quite put my finger on it, but it just left you with the feeling of needing..a little bit more. Not just the sequel, but as though it needed to be a little bit longer in some crucial points, to extend the emotion and horror of the situation a bit. Also, not a major thing, by any means.

Would have liked more information about the virus - apparently, it's available, but only if you get the graphic novel. >:(

Bottom line - be prepared to be left very, very paranoid when this movie's over. And not having too much of a liking for animal liberation groups.